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When you find a tick, make sure to take the necessary precautions. I know someone who could've carried it with him for as much as 72 hours before discovery, and
by Grangar 9y ago
When you find a tick, make sure to take the necessary precautions. I know someone who could've carried it with him for as much as 72 hours before discovery, and who didn't go to the doctor. He ended up with lyme.
Whereas if he had gotten antibiotics right after he'd probably have been okay.
- bitexploder 9y agoIt is also important to note that removing ticks quickly reduces the chances of contracting Lyme Disease. This means having a good and thorough tick check routine when outdoors is important. It is annoying after a long day of hiking or what not, but very important.